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Habitat for Humanity tops Harley’s donations
The Harley-Davidson Foundation’s charitable giving topped $4.5 million in 2012, highlighted by a $200,000 grant to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity for its Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative focused on the Washington Park neighborhood.
Walker to allocate funds for Boys & Girls Club
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker announced he will allocate a $2.3 million investment in funding from a federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant for the Boys & Girls Club in his upcoming budget.
U.S. Bank donates $611,000 to United Way of Greater Milwaukee
Minneapolis-based U.S. Bancorp announced Tuesday that it donated more than $611,000 to United Way of Greater Milwaukee’s 2012 fundraising campaign through employee contributions and corporate gifts.
Aurora receives $500,000 for cardiac research
An anonymous donor has given the Aurora Health Care Foundation $500,000 to expand cardiac research at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee.
Kohl’s donates $1.5 million to TED
Menomonee Falls-based Kohl’s Corp. announced Thursday the continuation of its partnership with TED, the nonprofit organization that provides a platform for innovative thinkers to present Ideas Worth Spreading, with a donation of $1.5 million to continue its education-based opportunities for youth.
Last chance for Milwaukee’s Finest applications
Young professionals interested in a chance at participating in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) Wisconsin Chapter’s Milwaukee’s Finest campaign must submit their applications by today.
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Alverno College surpasses year-long volunteer goal
When launching its “Caring Counts: The Alverno College Volunteer Challenge,” just over a year ago, Alverno College aimed to tally at least 125,000 hours of volunteer service among students, their families, alumni, faculty, staff, the School Sisters of Saint Francis, and anyone connected to the campus community.
Nonprofit Economic Impact Report highlights lack of funding
The 2012 Wisconsin Nonprofit Economic Impact Report, released earlier this month, indicates a consistent struggle in the nonprofit sector to meet increased demand for services and resources with limited means of funding.
Brady Corp. announces reorganization
Milwaukee-based Brady Corp. today announced a net loss of $8.7 million for its fiscal second quarter, an improvement from a $90 million net loss from the previous fiscal second quarter.
Doucette to enter Basketball Hall of Fame
Eddie Doucette, the original voice of the Milwaukee Bucks and a veteran broadcaster with more than 30 years of experience calling NBA action, was named as the recipient of the Basketball Hall of Fame’s Curt Gowdy Media Award in the Electronic Media category.
